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Radio Retropolis

Radio Retropolis

Radio Retropolis stands out in the crowded podcast landscape by blending vintage radio drama with modern storytelling flair with EXCLUSIVE behind the scenes commentary from JR! The original broadcasts are remastered with improved sound quality, making them more immersive for today"s listeners while preserving their nostalgic charm. Plus, ORIGINAL PODCAST DOCUMENTARIES with exclusive interviews with pop icons. Retro Cool, Refreshingly New. The show"s tagline says it all: it"s not just about

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All Episodes

15:02

The Superman Radio Podcast #590- Secret Menace Pt. 12

Radio Retropolis ·

2023/05/08

Kent has an idea how to trap Smith and needs Planet publisher Grayson’s assistance. But Smith may have a plan of his own to thwart Kent’s trap. Commentary on the tragic events of the 1946 Calcutta Killings that occurred on this day.

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37:07

The Suspense Radio Podcast #197- Drive-In (11/21/46)

Radio Retropolis ·

2023/05/05

Judy Garland makes her Suspense debut tonight as a fast food car hop who must catch her bus for her ride home and accepts a ride to the depot from her last customer of the evening which leads to unfortunate circumstances. Commentary on the tragic life of Garland.

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15:57

The Superman Radio Podcast #589- Secret Menace Pt. 11

Radio Retropolis ·

2023/05/04

As Smith is about to roll the presses on the anti-World Peace Federation front page story, Kent has seconds to find a way to stop him without revealing his super strength. Commentary on the production of newspapers in the 1940s and the art of war.

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28:58

The Dragnet Radio Podcast #272- The Big Bird (2/1/55)

Radio Retropolis ·

2023/05/02

Friday and Smith investigate a series of burglaries that is taking place at new housing developments. The burglar kills pet birds whenever he can. Commentary on why this is such a great episode and a throwback to Dragnet's classic first season.

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14:37

The Superman Radio Podcast #588- Secret Menace Pt. 10

Radio Retropolis ·

2023/05/01

Kent, desperately trying to find Perry White, finally gets through to John Grayson who in his weakened state is trying to tell Kent the real story. Commentary on Smith's confrontation with Kent.

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34:01

The Suspense Radio Podcast #196- The One Who Got Away...

Radio Retropolis ·

2023/04/28

Hume Cronyn plays a bank employee who blackmails a coworker to help him murder his wife. Commentary on the decades long love story between Cronyn and Jessica Tandy.

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22:21

The Superman Radio Podcast #587- Secret Menace Pt. 9

Radio Retropolis ·

2023/04/27

Superman, who was able to get to Grayson before he perished on the boat, must get him medical aid quickly or he will die. Commentary on who was the BEST actor to portray Superman.

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31:08

The Dragnet Radio Podcast #271- The Big Bounce (1/25/55)

Radio Retropolis ·

2023/04/25

Friday and Smith are assigned the case of a man posing as an actor who has been successfully passing forged checks over the past several months. Commentary on Frank's "sugar" diet. Plus, check forgery through the centuries.

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16:12

The Superman Radio Podcast #586- Secret Menace Pt. 8

Radio Retropolis ·

2023/04/24

Clark received some devastating news by phone that the odds of saving Perry and the World Peace Organization are now a near impossibility against tremendous odds. Commentary on the Superman Legacy timeline.

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36:16

The Suspense Radio Podcast #195- Easy Money (11/7/46)

Radio Retropolis ·

2023/04/21

A man who wants his freedom from his estranged wife and will do anything to get it. Even murder. Commentary on why humans making animal sounds does not work on radio. Plus, star Jack Carson.

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14:27

The Superman Radio Podcast #585- Secret Menace Pt. 7

Radio Retropolis ·

2023/04/20

After finally making an appearance and saving Jimmy's life, Superman gets a tip from one of the henchmen that Joe Barton, the man who abducted Perry, is at the Miller hotel which may be where he is holding Perry. Commentary on why this is a good plotline.

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28:32

The Dragnet Radio Podcast #270- The Big Token (1/18/55)

Radio Retropolis ·

2023/04/18

Friday and Smith are assigned to a case with a suspect hooked on narcotics described as armed and dangerous after one robbery victim was shot execution style in the head. Commentary on the real 1950's for many.

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15:31

The Superman Radio Podcast #584- Secret Menace Pt. 6

Radio Retropolis ·

2023/04/17

Although Inspector Henderson got a tip about the taxi driver and the scuffle, he, Clark and Lois have no idea that the tip will lead them to Jimmy and Boris instead as the gunman is moments away from executing them both. Commentary on the promotion of the very first modern bikini.

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35:30

The Suspense Radio Podcast #194- Lazarus Walks...

Radio Retropolis ·

2023/04/14

A man who was brought back to life finds he has the uncanny ability to see the truth in others and cannot lie about it no matter what the deception. Commentary on accidents on a movie set including star tonight Brian Donlevy. Plus, tragedy on the movie Rust.

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18:00

The Superman Radio Podcast #583- Secret Menace Pt. 5

Radio Retropolis ·

2023/04/13

On Jimmy's way to meet the man at the newspaper club to get a message from Perry, the taxi driver discloses that he was the one that Jimmy had last seen with Perry White. Plus, we do a little trivia from Superman the Movie.

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31:02

The Dragnet Radio Podcast #269- The Big Complex...

Radio Retropolis ·

2023/04/11

Friday and Smith investigate a junior high school has been broken into three times in the past six weeks each time causing extensive damage to the school’s cafeteria. Commentary on the rise of juvenile delinquency post WWII in spite of the prosperous times.

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13:46

The Superman Radio Podcast #582- Secret Menace Pt. 4

Radio Retropolis ·

2023/04/10

After Perry defies Smith, he ends up missing. Jimmy, at home, receives a call from a mystery man to come to the newspaper club presumably at the request of Perry, to retrieve important papers. Commentary on the purpose of a "bridge" episode.

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36:17

The Suspense Radio Podcast #193- Dame Fortune (10/24/46)

Radio Retropolis ·

2023/04/07

A happily married woman is contacted by a man she knew several years ago who knows her criminal past and will keep quiet for a price. Commentary on brilliant twists. Plus star Rita Hayworth.

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15:55

The Superman Radio Podcast #581- Secret Menace Pt. 3

Radio Retropolis ·

2023/04/06

Kent discovers a clause in Perry's contract that gives him editorial control which causes Smith to drastic measures to make sure Perry not get in his way. Commentary on Joef Stalin and the beginning of the Cold War. Plus, a look at Mickey Rooney who was mentioned in the episode.

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32:09

The Dragnet Radio Podcast #268- The Big Mug (1/4//55)

Radio Retropolis ·

2023/04/04

Assigned to Robbery Detail, Friday and Smith are on the case of a strong arm hold up man who has been terrorizing the downtown area for the last three weeks. Commentary on the brand new invention-The Phone-a-Deck speakerphone used for the first time by the Dragnet team.

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